mấn
noun
Hanoi [mən˧˦]Huế [məŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [məŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mấn means skirt.
Meanings of mấn in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam skirt ≈ váy
Noun
- kind of ceremonial headband worn by women
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, mấn could be written as 緍, 𢄯. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *ɓəːlʔ. Cognate with Toum bʌ:l³.
Frequently asked questions
What does mấn mean in English?
mấn (noun) means "skirt".
How do you pronounce mấn?
IPA: Hanoi [mən˧˦]; Saigon [məŋ˦˥]. Tones: mấn — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with mấn?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái mấn" (one skirt).